Medical Examination & Depression

[mictla_2000]

Hi,

I've been working in the US on a H1B visa for 5 years now. My employer is sponsoring me for permanent residency.

I've read that the application for change of status requires a medical examination and that mental health matters are an issue that can cause a rejection of the I485.

I've had depression since my early teens and have been on continuous medication management of the illness ever since - except for a period when I first came to the US on my H1B, whereby after a series of significant life events I voluntarily checked into a mental health facility to restart medications.

I'm worried sick that this history may be significant enough to reject my application - particularly since they mention 'harmful actions' of which my history would / could be considered to have had.

If I can provide written testimony from my treating doctor that I'm not a complete lunatic, how much credibility would this give my case ??.....do they really view depression so dimly, or when they refer to mental health with harmful issues, they're referring to more extreme conditions ??

Any advice to calm my nerves is greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,

Mictla_2000

 

[Gpng_dl]

Hi,

I've been working in the US on a H1B visa for 5 years now. My employer is sponsoring me for permanent residency.

I've read that the application for change of status requires a medical examination and that mental health matters are an issue that can cause a rejection of the I485.

I've had depression since my early teens and have been on continuous medication management of the illness ever since - except for a period when I first came to the US on my H1B, whereby after a series of significant life events I voluntarily checked into a mental health facility to restart medications.

I'm worried sick that this history may be significant enough to reject my application - particularly since they mention 'harmful actions' of which my history would / could be considered to have had.

If I can provide written testimony from my treating doctor that I'm not a complete lunatic, how much credibility would this give my case ??.....do they really view depression so dimly, or when they refer to mental health with harmful issues, they're referring to more extreme conditions ??

Any advice to calm my nerves is greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,

Mictla_2000

You may find some useful information in the official Regulation below, page III-8. You may want also to discuss that with your doctor (one that is taking care of you now) and a competent immigration attorney before going to a Civil Surgeon (Immigration doctor).

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/pdf/ti-civil.pdf

I wish you the best of luck and take it easy. You don't want to hurt yourself more because of your worries. Everything might turn out to be just fine.